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Two armchair experts, Ben and Philip, solve the world's problems with predictions about what happens next in popular culture and current affairs. Follow 'BenPhelps' on YouTube|Twitter|Instagram|IMDb for more videos, pretty pictures and musings.

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  • Jun 17, 2019 LATEST EPISODE
  • infrequent NEW EPISODES
  • 37m AVG DURATION
  • 28 EPISODES


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Too Casual Friday | WHAT HAPPENS NEXT with Ben and Philip

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2019 29:31


In this week’s segment of WHAT HAPPENS NEXT, we discuss the danger of dressing too casual on Friday, the fashion crime of deck shoes and the logic behind flavoured alcoholic spirits. If you wanna discuss this episode or anything else, I’m ‘BenPhelps’ on Youtube, Instagram, Twitter and Patreon. CREDITS – ‘Keep on Trying’ by Andrew … The post Too Casual Friday | WHAT HAPPENS NEXT with Ben and Philip appeared first on ben phelps.

Hipster Bikes and Social Ratings | WHAT HAPPENS NEXT with Ben and Philip

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2019 24:55


In this week’s segment of WHAT HAPPENS NEXT, we discuss why hipsters ride fixie bikes, washing line offences and an app to reward common courtesy. If you wanna discuss this episode or anything else, I’m ‘BenPhelps’ on Youtube, Instagram, Twitter and Patreon. CREDITS – ‘Keep on Trying’ by Andrew Applepie | DISCLAIMER – All opinions … The post Hipster Bikes and Social Ratings | WHAT HAPPENS NEXT with Ben and Philip appeared first on ben phelps.

No Good Parking | WHAT HAPPENS NEXT with Ben and Philip

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2019 31:24


In this week’s segment of WHAT HAPPENS NEXT, we discuss the unique business model of Hollywood, parking rage and windscreen sticker sloths. If you wanna discuss this episode or anything else, I’m ‘BenPhelps’ on Youtube, Instagram, Twitter and Patreon. CREDITS – ‘Keep on Trying’ by Andrew Applepie | DISCLAIMER – All opinions are my own. The post No Good Parking | WHAT HAPPENS NEXT with Ben and Philip appeared first on ben phelps.

We Balk at Corporate Talk | WHAT HAPPENS NEXT with Ben and Philip

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2019 31:37


In this week’s segment of WHAT HAPPENS NEXT, we discuss annoying corporate buzz words, the joy of unsubscribing from emails and creating a minimal wardrobe. If you wanna discuss this episode or anything else, I’m ‘BenPhelps’ on Youtube, Instagram, Twitter and Patreon. CREDITS – ‘Keep on Trying’ by Andrew Applepie | DISCLAIMER – All opinions … The post We Balk at Corporate Talk | WHAT HAPPENS NEXT with Ben and Philip appeared first on ben phelps.

Getting Personalised and Customised | WHAT HAPPENS NEXT with Ben and Philip

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2019 35:24


In this week’s segment of WHAT HAPPENS NEXT, we discuss personalised licence plates, the legacy of Avril Lavigne and tartan skirt tattoos. If you wanna discuss this episode or anything else, I’m ‘BenPhelps’ on Youtube, Instagram, Twitter and Patreon. CREDITS – ‘Keep on Trying’ by Andrew Applepie | DISCLAIMER – All opinions are my own. The post Getting Personalised and Customised | WHAT HAPPENS NEXT with Ben and Philip appeared first on ben phelps.

Mark Wahlberg’s Insane Daily Routine | WHAT HAPPENS NEXT with Ben and Philip

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2019 30:16


In this week’s segment of WHAT HAPPENS NEXT, we discuss the practical reality of sticking with the crazy daily schedule of Mark Wahlberg and the evolving career of Tom Cruise. If you wanna discuss this episode or anything else, I’m ‘BenPhelps’ on Youtube, Instagram, Twitter and Patreon. CREDITS – ‘Keep on Trying’ by Andrew Applepie … The post Mark Wahlberg’s Insane Daily Routine | WHAT HAPPENS NEXT with Ben and Philip appeared first on ben phelps.

Saving Earth Before Trashing Mars | WHAT HAPPENS NEXT with Ben and Philip

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2019 31:09


In this week’s segment of WHAT HAPPENS NEXT, we discuss if it’s easier to save Earth before colonising Mars, the politics of accent appropriation and the career of Hugh Jackman. If you wanna discuss this episode or anything else, I’m ‘BenPhelps’ on Youtube, Instagram, Twitter and Patreon. CREDITS – ‘Keep on Trying’ by Andrew Applepie … The post Saving Earth Before Trashing Mars | WHAT HAPPENS NEXT with Ben and Philip appeared first on ben phelps.

Craft Beer and Fashion Victims | WHAT HAPPENS NEXT with Ben and Philip

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2019 44:38


In this week’s segment of WHAT HAPPENS NEXT, we discuss the politics of craft beer, the practicality of ballet shoes and bizarre fashion trends. If you wanna discuss this episode or anything else, I’m ‘BenPhelps’ on Youtube, Instagram, Twitter and Patreon. CREDITS – ‘Keep on Trying’ by Andrew Applepie | DISCLAIMER – All opinions are … The post Craft Beer and Fashion Victims | WHAT HAPPENS NEXT with Ben and Philip appeared first on ben phelps.

Show Me the Podcast Money | WHAT HAPPENS NEXT with Ben and Philip

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2018 38:16


In this week’s segment of WHAT HAPPENS NEXT, we discuss documentary-style advertising on podcasts, hipster advertising and electric cars. If you wanna discuss this episode or anything else, I’m ‘BenPhelps’ on Youtube, Instagram, Twitter and Patreon. CREDITS – ‘Keep on Trying’ by Andrew Applepie | DISCLAIMER – All opinions are my own. The post Show Me the Podcast Money | WHAT HAPPENS NEXT with Ben and Philip appeared first on ben phelps.

Social Media Gone Wild | WHAT HAPPENS NEXT with Ben and Philip

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2018 35:35


In this week’s segment of WHAT HAPPENS NEXT, we discuss how the rise of public outrage on social media platforms will kill the golden goose. And why doctors insist on being called ‘doctor’ on planes! If you wanna discuss this episode or anything else, I’m ‘BenPhelps’ on Youtube, Instagram, Twitter and Patreon. CREDITS – ‘Keep … The post Social Media Gone Wild | WHAT HAPPENS NEXT with Ben and Philip appeared first on ben phelps.

Back to the Future of Van Life | WHAT HAPPENS NEXT with Ben and Philip

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2018 31:26


In this week’s segment of WHAT HAPPENS NEXT, we debate if too much nostalgia can lead to regrets and the reality of middle-age blokes uprooting their lives to embrace sexy #VanLife. If you wanna discuss this episode or anything else, I’m ‘BenPhelps’ on Youtube, Instagram, Twitter and Patreon. CREDITS – ‘Keep on Trying’ by Andrew … The post Back to the Future of Van Life | WHAT HAPPENS NEXT with Ben and Philip appeared first on ben phelps.

Budget Dating and the Minimalist Dress Code | WHAT HAPPENS NEXT with Ben and Philip

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2018 34:49


In this week’s segment of WHAT HAPPENS NEXT, we discuss the financial advice of THE BAREFOOT INVESTOR, dating apps for beginners and creating the perfect outfit for a minimalist. If you wanna discuss this episode or anything else, I’m ‘BenPhelps’ on Youtube, Instagram, Twitter and Patreon. CREDITS – ‘Keep on Trying’ by Andrew Applepie | … The post Budget Dating and the Minimalist Dress Code | WHAT HAPPENS NEXT with Ben and Philip appeared first on ben phelps.

Whiskey and Never Frisky on Ice | WHAT HAPPENS NEXT with Ben and Philip

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2018 30:19


In this week’s segment of WHAT HAPPENS NEXT, the guys discuss the nuances of whiskey, lighting design, the hazard of lame comedy in the workplace and the future of the superhero movie genre. If you wanna discuss this episode or anything else, I’m ‘BenPhelps’ on Youtube, Instagram, Twitter and Patreon. CREDITS – ‘Keep on Trying’ … The post Whiskey and Never Frisky on Ice | WHAT HAPPENS NEXT with Ben and Philip appeared first on ben phelps.

How Modern Musicians Make Money | WHAT HAPPENS NEXT with Ben and Philip

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2018 41:11


In this week’s segment of WHAT HAPPENS NEXT, the guys discuss how Taylor Swift releases music, musicians make money from casinos and the death of Napster led to the birth of iTunes. If you wanna discuss this episode or anything else, I’m ‘BenPhelps’ on Youtube, Instagram, Twitter & Patreon. CREDITS – ‘Keep on Trying’ by … The post How Modern Musicians Make Money | WHAT HAPPENS NEXT with Ben and Philip appeared first on ben phelps.

Planes, Trains and Elon Musk | WHAT HAPPENS NEXT with Ben and Philip

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2018 35:51


In this week’s segment of WHAT HAPPENS NEXT, the guys discuss how flamboyant entrepreneurs, like Elon Musk, can revolutionise public transport. And the Freudian sexuality of the burger scene in PULP FICTION! If you wanna discuss this episode or anything else, I’m ‘BenPhelps’ on Youtube, Instagram, Twitter & Patreon. CREDITS – ‘Keep on Trying’ by … The post Planes, Trains and Elon Musk | WHAT HAPPENS NEXT with Ben and Philip appeared first on ben phelps.

3D Printed Meat and Veggies | WHAT HAPPENS NEXT with Ben and Philip

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2018 49:26


In this week’s segment of WHAT HAPPENS NEXT, the guys discuss some big predictions from a reputed technological prophet, from mood apps to 3D printed meat. If you wanna discuss this episode or anything else, I’m ‘BenPhelps’ on Youtube, Instagram, Twitter & Patreon. CREDITS – ‘Keep on Trying’ by Andrew Applepie | DISCLAIMER – All … The post 3D Printed Meat and Veggies | WHAT HAPPENS NEXT with Ben and Philip appeared first on ben phelps.

You’ve Got Email Fail | WHAT HAPPENS NEXT with Ben and Philip

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2018 36:03


In this week’s segment of WHAT HAPPENS NEXT, the guys discuss email etiquette, the pitfalls of small talk and the pros n’ cons of DIY coffee. If you wanna discuss this episode or anything else, I’m ‘BenPhelps’ on Youtube, Instagram, Twitter & Patreon. CREDITS – ‘Keep on Trying’ by Andrew Applepie | DISCLAIMER – All … The post You’ve Got Email Fail | WHAT HAPPENS NEXT with Ben and Philip appeared first on ben phelps.

We’re 40 Year Old Olympians | WHAT HAPPENS NEXT with Ben and Philip

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2018 58:16


In this week’s segment of WHAT HAPPENS NEXT, the guys discuss how a 40 year old could qualify for the next Olympics. They also have some controversial opinions about which Olympic sports should be axed. Ouch! GOT SOMETHING TO ADD? I love sharing stories and fostering discussion. So please reach out to discuss this episode … The post We’re 40 Year Old Olympians | WHAT HAPPENS NEXT with Ben and Philip appeared first on ben phelps.

Revheads and Rude Rubbish | WHAT HAPPENS NEXT with Ben and Philip

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2018 33:36


In this week’s segment of WHAT HAPPENS NEXT, the guys discuss how to dilute Australia’s obsession with cars, how to overcome the bad reputation of rental bikes and the psychology of people who dump dog poo in their neighbour’s rubbish bin. GOT SOMETHING TO ADD? I love sharing stories and fostering discussion. So please reach … The post Revheads and Rude Rubbish | WHAT HAPPENS NEXT with Ben and Philip appeared first on ben phelps.

Litter and Fitter | WHAT HAPPENS NEXT with Ben and Philip

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2018 45:20


In this week’s segment of WHAT HAPPENS NEXT, the guys discuss hangover cures, air travel nightmares, the case for doughnut breaks and mysteries of the human nose. And sorry for Ben’s lisp! He’s had a bad cold and some painful dental work! GOT SOMETHING TO ADD?I love sharing stories and fostering discussion. So please reach … The post Litter and Fitter | WHAT HAPPENS NEXT with Ben and Philip appeared first on ben phelps.

Mind Your Smartphone Manners | WHAT HAPPENS NEXT with Ben and Philip

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2018 52:28


In this week’s segment of WHAT HAPPENS NEXT, the guys discuss how artificial intelligence is wiping out lawyers, what makes them grumpy about smartphone addiction and rewatching SEINFELD 20 years after it finished. The post Mind Your Smartphone Manners | WHAT HAPPENS NEXT with Ben and Philip appeared first on ben phelps.

Emojis vs Thermomix Movie | WHAT HAPPENS NEXT with Ben and Philip

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2018 35:53


In this week’s segment of WHAT HAPPENS NEXT, the guys discuss the prevalence of emojis, establishing an international standard for emojis, the existence of THE EMOJI MOVIE and the next absurd intellectual property that Hollywood may adapt. The post Emojis vs Thermomix Movie | WHAT HAPPENS NEXT with Ben and Philip appeared first on ben phelps.

Astro Boy and Movie Fights | WHAT HAPPENS NEXT with Ben and Philip

Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2018


In this week’s segment of WHAT HAPPENS NEXT, the guys discuss classic Japanese cartoons, the weirdness of BANANAMAN, how to avoid Christmas with your family and the hassles of watching movies at the cinema. The post Astro Boy and Movie Fights | WHAT HAPPENS NEXT with Ben and Philip appeared first on ben phelps.

When Wearable Tech is Unwearable | WHAT HAPPENS NEXT with Ben and Philip

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2018


In this week’s segment of WHAT HAPPENS NEXT, the guys discuss smartwatches, other wearable technology and the mystery of Snapchat. The post When Wearable Tech is Unwearable | WHAT HAPPENS NEXT with Ben and Philip appeared first on ben phelps.

Toilet Pet Peeves and FU Money | WHAT HAPPENS NEXT with Ben and Philip

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2018


In this week’s segment of WHAT HAPPENS NEXT, the guys discuss toilet pet peeves, what we’d do if we had FU money, how bands continue to play the same songs all the time and the social faux pa of misremembering music lyrics.   LINKS Investor Mark Cuban on Wikipedia   The post Toilet Pet Peeves and FU Money | WHAT HAPPENS NEXT with Ben and Philip appeared first on ben phelps.

How to Fix Baywatch, Concerts and Live Sport | WHAT HAPPENS NEXT with Ben and Philip

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2017


In this week’s segment of WHAT HAPPENS NEXT, the guys discuss good bartending, rebooting BAYWATCH as a serious TV drama, reinventing music concerts, fixing live sport on TV and solving American politics with birthday cards. Yep, they’ve tried to solve the entire world’s problems. The post How to Fix Baywatch, Concerts and Live Sport | WHAT HAPPENS NEXT with Ben and Philip appeared first on ben phelps.

Branding Beer and Rebranding Pepsi with Beyonce | WHAT HAPPENS NEXT with Ben and Philip

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2017


In this week’s segment of WHAT HAPPENS NEXT, the guys discuss happy hour conspiracies, rebranding modern pubs, plain packaging for beer and rebranding Pepsi after the poor reception of the Kendall Jenner commercial. LINKS Pepsi commercial featuring Kendall Jenner Heineken commercial – WORLD’S APART     The post Branding Beer and Rebranding Pepsi with Beyonce | WHAT HAPPENS NEXT with Ben and Philip appeared first on ben phelps.

Being Tom Hiddleston, Saving Nicolas Cage | WHAT HAPPENS NEXT with Ben and Philip

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2017


Welcome to a new podcast where Ben chats with regular co-hosts and guests about a range of topics, mainly centred around pop culture. Sometimes funny, sometimes serious, always honest. In WHAT HAPPENS NEXT with Ben & Philip, the hosts pull out their crystal ball to make amusing predictions about recent headline events. In BREAKING IN … The post Being Tom Hiddleston, Saving Nicolas Cage | WHAT HAPPENS NEXT with Ben and Philip appeared first on ben phelps.

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